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07-28-1966VIRGINIa: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on July 28, 1966, at 2:00 p.m. Present: ~ir. Irvin G.Horner, Chairman Mr. H. T. Goyne ~,ir. R. J.Bri~ton ~!r~ J.Ruffin Apperson Rjr. Herbert O.Browning Mr. A. R. Martin ~k. Oliver D.Rudy, Comm.Atty. Mr. Robt. Painter, Co. Eng. Er. Leslie Brooks, ~.Vater Supt. Mr. M. W.Burnett, Exec. Sec'y. Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst. On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. ADperson the following resolution was adopted: ' WHE~E~S, James E.Cannon, Doris W.Cannon, ~lartha l~'~cNeil, James E. Homing, Ruth A. Horning, Charles E.Bailey, Brenda L.Bai!ey, Jeff Hanna, Sole Acting Trustee and the Prudential Insurance Company of America, Richmond, Virginia, lienholder, are all of the owners and tienholders of Lots 1,2,3,4 and 5, Block ,,A~, Plan of "Bolton Heights", Manchester District, Chesterfield County,Virginia, as shown on a plat made by John H.Foster, Certified Surveyor, dated September 22~ 1950, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Cotrt of Chesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat Book 8, at pa~e 174, and WHEREAS, said owners and lienholders have petitioned this Board to vacate. and abandon the 16 foot easement for f,~ture alley, as shown on said plat of Bolton Heights; and~ WHEREAS,. the proposed vacation and abandonment will not interfere with any rights of any othar parties not consenting thereto; NOW, THEREFQRE, WITNESSETH: That tBe Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the vacation of the 16 foot easement for future alley, as shown on said plat of Boiton Heights; and t~e declaration of vac~.~tion and abandonment exhibited with tha petition herein shall be recorded in said Clerk's Office, and said Clerk shall indicate the vacation on the margin of the recorded plan of Bolton Heights, recorded in said Clerk's Office, in Plat Book 8, page 17~, and shall enter the same on the GrantorSide of the General Index of Deeds in the names of the parties beret o. Mt. Gilbert Picardat comes before the Board expressing great displeasure at the ~Vater Department for ma[ing a water flow test in front of his Laundermat, thereby causing dirty water to come into the machines and requested some redress for his damages. The Commonwealth's Attorney states t~at the County may have breached its contract to serve good, potable water, however, the proper bill was not befor~ the Board and states f~rther that he would discuss this m~tter with Mr. Picardat. There was read a resolution from the Richmond ~rea Community Council urging the Bca rd of Supervisors of Chesterfield County to join with Henrico County and the City of Richmond in the establishment of a Regional Park Authority. Mr. Zane Da. vis, the County's representative, to the Regional Planning Commission, speaks for the cooperation of Chesterfield in setting up a Regional Park Authority, citing the fact that we should set aside land now for the future and th~ land ~an be purchased cheaper at this time. Mt. Robert Horn, Director of the Regional Planning Commis~sion, answers questions concerning the operation of such a Regional Park Authority, Mr. Goyne states that there is no demand in the County for such a facility. Mr.~.artin states that the proposal is noble but it will not work. Mr.. rowning states that Pocahontas Park :is within easy reach of ever. y citizen in ~he County. Mr.A~person and R~r. Britton s~eak strongly in favor of the proposal. Whereupon, ~,~. Britt on makes'the following motion: That this Board a~rees to join ~ith Henrico .and the City of Richmond to study the procedures and plans for setting up a ~egionai Park Authority. Mr. Apperson seconds this motion. In answer to the question, Mr.Britton and Mr. Apperson vote Aye. Mr. Martin, Mr. Browning and Mr. Goyne vote Nay. It was generally agreed that the County's appropriation to the Richmond Regional Planning Commission and the method of collecting data for traffic studies would be discussed at the next meeting of the Board. On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by ~.Oritton, it is resolved that tha minutes of July 13 ~.~. and they hereby are approved. There was cited a request from the Midlothian Fire Department for "Stop and Go" light on Rt.60 in front of the fire station to facilitate the operation of fire trucks and heavy traffic. It was generally agreed that this n~tter be discussed with Mr. Lancaster at the next meeting of theBoard. On motion of Mr. Britton,seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the Agreement between John C. Goddin and the County of Chestefield for the maintaining of certain r~ghts of way beand it hereby is approved and the Chairman and Clerk il be and they hereby are authorized to sign said Agreement. It was generally agreed that the Executive Secretary would write to Mr.U.B.Ellis telling him of the present plans for tennis courts in the area. There was received a letter of resignation from the Honorable Ernest P.Getes, Associate Judge of the 37th Judicial Circuit. resigning from the Chesterfield Policemen's Pension and Retirement Board, effective July 1, 1966. Upon considera%ion whereof, and on motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that the~ resignation of Judge Gates be accepted with regret. On motion of I~[r. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Commonwealth,s '~ Attorney, Mr. OliverO.Rudy, be, end he hereby is appointed to the Chesterfield ~ Policemen's Pension and Retirement Board to fill the unexpired term of Judge Gates, On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. ADperson, it is resolved that this Board approves the request of the Virginia St~te College for a pyrotechnic display on October 20 through 22, 1966. On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that this Board agrees 'to pay one-half of the Cost of the gauging sta£ion on Falling Creek, provided the Federal Government pays the remaining half and agrees to a contrect with the Geological Survey Division for financing this program up to $5OO.OO. On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Court Order authorizing the payment of ~1500.00 to M~. John F.Daffron, Jr. for the examination of titles around the Swift Creek Reservoir be, received and approved for payment. On motion of ~ir. Britton, seconded by Mr. Anperson, the following erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment: Oris O.~;;yatt Rt. #2, Box 96 Chester, Va. William Coates 2721 Toledo Avenue Richmond, Virginia Charles D. Brown Rt. ~2-BOx 225,D Powhatan, Virginia Patricia Miller Smith & Lt. Col. Earle N. Smith 6930 Jahnke Road Richmond, Virginia P~ober% H .Woodard 5000 Midlothian Pike. Lot 19 Richmond, Virginia C.W.Wright Constr. Co. P.O. Box 3527 Richmond, Virginia Bruce E.Browning 3209 Garrett Street Richmond, Virginia William B. Spenc er !O2~0 Glynnbrook Road Richmond, Va. Personal Property Tax 1965 1966 County motor vehicle license plate 10.00 Personal Property Taxes 1965 1~.00 1966 County vehicle license plate 10.O0 1966 County vehicle license plate 10.OO 1966 County Motor vehicle license plate 13.50 1966 County vehicle plate 17.00 Personal Property & County ~apitation Taxes 1965 33.6/, On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a Variance, from the Subdivision Ordinance be given to Mr. J.Ruffin Apperson to allow the setback of 65 feet from the center line of a new dwelling on Rt.655, just west of its intersection with w~ftCreek S ' On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr.Browning, it is resolved tha~ t~e Jail report be and it hereby is received and filed with the Board's papers. There was read a request for a street light on Cool Spring Drive in Chester. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that said request be referred to the Street Light Conrnittee. On motion of Mt. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board recommends to the Judge of-the Circuit. Court, the Honorable William 'Old, the appointment as Special Police Officers, James D. Lilly and Benton E.Woodruff. On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconde~ by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Department to improve Oak Road, from Rt. 616 to the property owned now or formerly by Mt.William Benton, known as the Holiday Bowling Alley, ~' to meet the minimum soecifications of the Highway Department and charge same to the 3¢ Road Fund of the 'County. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that this Board authorizes the survey of a drainage easement lying west of Oak Road to establish the metes and bounds for the Highway Department. On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Department to improve Shields Road, from its intersection with Oak Road, eastwardly to Route 1, to meet the minimum specifications of the Highway Department and .charge same to the 3~ Road Fund of the County. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Department to improve Delano Street, between Hill Street and Pine Street to Cherry Gardens and charge same to the 3~ Road Fund of the County. It was generally, agreed that the Executive Secretary would check Rt.628, between Rts. 602 and 636, as to the intention of the Highway Department to hard-surface The County was notified that the following roads were accepted fnto the State Secondary Road System by the Highway Department: Roads in Fuqua Farms,Section "C" Rodophil Road,- from a point 0.O~ mile south of the intersection of Routes 23g3 and 2341 and extending 0.04 mile south to Sa!dale D~i ve McHoward Drive - from the intersectinn of Routes 2340 and 2344 and running east to Saldale Drive Saldale Drive - from a point on Rodophil Rogd O.10 mile south to RoUte 2341 and running east 0.08 mile and south O.15 mile to a turn-around Count~ Lane - from a point on Route 2344 and running south 0.07 mile to Deanwood Drive Deanwood Drive - from a point on Country Lane, 0.06 mile south of Route 23&4 and running east to Saldale Drive Walworth Drive - from a point on Saldale Drive 0.08 mile southwest of Rodophil Road and running east to the property line O.O& Mi. 0.16 " 0.23 " 0.07 " O.!7 " O.15 " Bryan. Ridge Subdivision: Nile Road - from a p'6int on Route 859, 0.36 mile west of Route 1 and running north 0.19 mile to Cicero Parkway Cicero Parkway- Beginning at apoint on Nile Road 0.19 mile north of Route 859 and running east 0.07 mile and west 0.32 mile to a turn-around Evelyn Drive - from a point on Cicero Parkway 0.11 mile west of Nile Road and rudning northwardly O.O& mile to the property line and south O.Og mile to the property line 0.1.9 0.39 " O.O8 " There was read a letter from the Atlantic Coast Line RR. concerning the request for flashing lights at the intersection of Dupuy Road and the Atlantic Coast Line Ry. It was generally agreed tha-J the Executive Secretary requests Mr. Lancaster to report on this matter on August 10, 1966. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the guarantee of R1r. D.R.Bowlin to improve Ives Lane, a distance of 300 feet be and it hereby is accepted and the Building Inspector is authorized to issue permits on said road. There arose a discussion concerning the 10-ft. right of way through the property~ of Mrs. Cecil Chappelle to the residence of R~r. Tom Rice and the Commonwealth's Attorney stated there was some question as to the ownership of said right of way. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Martin, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this County gives to Mt.Rice such rights to improve the road as the County now owns, subject to the interpretation of the present status by the Commonwealth' s Attorney. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~r. ADperson, it is resolved that vhe following standard wa~er contract be and it hereby is approved: ~-588D for the installation of a water line in Jessup Road at a cost of $300.00. And be it further resolved that 'the following special water contracts be and they hereby are approved: A - 539 F - Brighton Green AR - ~21 - Townhouse Apartments AC - 420 - Hillendale oubd. County will pay $7,446~00 Devel6per ~19,981.5C $8,249.00 11,411.00 27,827.50 On motion of Mr.Apperson, approves the agreement to settle for a damaged fire hydrant in the amount of $235.00. seconded by ?/]r.Goyne, it is resolved that this Board On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr.A~person, it is resolved that this Board approves the contract for lowering the water line at the intersection of Jahn~e Ro~d and Chippenham Road. On motion of ~r. Browning, seconded by F~r. Goyne, it is that this Board ~ resolved authorizes the County Engineer to extend awater line on River Road, west of Y~toaca, to Pamptin Road, Rt.721 at a cost of approximately $1~,400oOO. It was generally agreed that the petition from the Salisbury S ' ' ubdlv~ sion for the extension ~fwater service to said subdivision to eliminate the water shortage in thi~ area, be, and it hereby is received. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that the following sewer contracts be and they hereby are approved: S-66-~?B - for the installation cf sewer line in Brighton Green Subdivision. S-66-42D - Deerbourne On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mt.Martin, it is resolved that the Board 'approves the agreement to install a sewer line to Pocoshock East, with the County payi:ng for the oversize sewer mains. There was presented a sewer study of the Nottingham area, ,which study is received and filed with the papers of this Board. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded bM Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Department to accuire by negotiation or condemnation all rights of way involved in the construc~tion of a drainage ditch eastwardly from Hopkins ~oad, generally around the Deerbourne Subdivision according to plans drawn by J.K.Ti~nons & Associates, dated June 27, 1966, with revisions, the owners of said rights of way being, J.C.Miller, ~ussell L.Hill, and Harry Grandis, it being the understanding that the County of Chesterfield will pay for the acquisition of land, provided the Highway Department will maintain the ditch at the expense of the Highway Department° The County Engineer states that if ~h~,re is no rain in tBe foreseeable future there may be a shortage of water in certain localities and should this occur, someone should be authorized to initiate a ban on the non-essential use of water. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of ~r.Browning, seconded by Mr.~lartin~, it is resolved that ~'[r.Britton,Chairman of the Utility Committee be and he hereby is authorMed to act in behalf of the Board of Superffisors to initiate awater ban on the non-essential uses of water if there appears to be sufficient emergency to warrant such action. ~ It was reported that due to the low level of water in the Swift Creek Reservoir that weeds were beginning to grow in certain locations. ~p$n consideration whereoff, and on motio'n of Mr.B~itton, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the County Engineer be authorized to lower the water level in the Reservoir in order to cut weeds if such operation seems feasible. On motion of Mr.Govne, seconded by Mr. ADperson, it is resolved that this Board request the Commonwealth's Attorney to take sus'h steps.' as are necessary to have the title searched on the lagoon site for the Tyler Technical College, On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the request of Mrs. Helen E. Perkinson for the refund of a building permit fee issued in September, 1965 and not used, be approved for reimbursement. On motion of ~[r. Apperson, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that am ordinance to amend the Code of the County of Chesterfield,Virginia,Section 17-23 to decrease the cost of the advertising to hear an amendment to said Code and to eliminate the necessity of holding a public hearing before the County Planning Commission and notice required before such public hearing are held, be referred to the County Planning Commission for recommendation after a public ~e~ring. The Gener~l Services Administration of the Federal Government notified the County that appaorximately three (3) acres of land west of ~[idlothian, would be declared surplus. It was the general consensus that the County was not interested in acquiring this land. On motion of Mr. Aaperson, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that an aereement between the County of Chesterfield and the Red Cross to e~tend its Civil Defense services for mutual b~nefit was approved and the Executive Secretary is .hereby ~uthorized to sign said a~reement. On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Executive ~cretary be authorized to bill the City of Colonial Heights for its share of the ....... cost of improving the old Finance building for the , e±~are Department. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Goyne it is resolved that the Executive ec~re~,ary be authorized to negotiate with preliminary plans for en]a~ ~^ u~i~-~ ..... ?~ ~'~u~n,~rcnl%ect, ~ draw - - -~-.~ ~= n~un ~epar~en% ~d to notify the City of Colonial Heights the Board's intention of charging said City with its share of the Capital cost. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway .Department to improve Rattlesnake Road~to meet the specifications of the Highway Department from Buford Road to Lancroft Road, and charge same to the ~ Road Fund of the County. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that the County Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to install a wa~r meter for the Greenfiel~ Civic Association at a co~ of ~100.00, provided said Association will pay the monthly water bill. On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that: WHEREAS, AT a REGULAR iV~ETING OF THE Board of SuperVisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, held at the Courthouse on the 23rd day of June. 1966, John W. Pearsall was aDpointed to the Board of Directors of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority pursuant to Article 11.2 of the Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, John W.Pearsall has now submitted his resignation as a Director of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority and this Board desires to accept such resignation and to fill the vacancy thereby created; NOW, THERF~O~E, BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of John W. Pearsall as a Director of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority be, and it hereby is, accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to said Act,Edwin B. Brooks, be, and he hereby is, appointed as a Director of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of John ~V~Pearsall and to serve for a term of ~vo (2) years beginning on the 1st day of July, 1966. On motion of Mt.Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the following street light, requests in Old Gun Estates be referred to the Light Committee: Poyntell e Road Poyntelle Road and ~'~errigan Road Duryea~· Drive and Merrigan Road This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Park Road and How~lett Road in Bermuda Magisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that Park Road and How~btt Road in Bermuda District be and they hereby are established as public roads. And b~it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Park Road, from a point on State Rt. 145, .06 of a mile northeast~of the intersection with the Seaboard Airline Railway (north of Proctors Creek), .11 of a mile southwardly to the intersection of Rowlett Road; Howlett Road, from a point on Park Road .11 of a mile south of its intersection with Rt. 145, .09 of a mile northeastwardly to a cul-de-sac. These roads serve 4 houses. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Cirginia Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. This day the County Road Engineer in ancordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Faye Street, Larrymore Road~ Larrymore Court, Tarpley Road and Erich Road, in the Westover-South Subdivision, Section "A" ih Manchester Magisterial District. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Britton, it is resolved that Faye~ Street, Larrymore Road, Larrymore Court, Tarpley Road andErich Road in Westover- South,Section "A" Subdivision, Manchester District, be and they hereby are established as public roads. And be it further resolved, that the VirginiaDe~artment of Highways be and it hereby is requested to take into the Secondary ~oad System, Faye Street, from the southern end of maintenance on Rt. 1966 southwardly .03 of a mile to the intersection of Larrymore Road, thence southwardly .03 of a mile to s cul-de-sac; Larrymore Road, from a point on ~Faye. iStreet .06of a mite ~soUth o~f the intersection of Rt. 1903, westwardly .13 of a mile to the intersection of ~rapley Road, thence west- wardly .08 of a mile to the intersection of Erich Road; Larrymore Court, from a point on Larrymore Road .06 of a mile west of Faye Street Southwardly .03 of a mile to a cul-de-sac; Tarpley Road, from a point on Larrymore ~oad .13 of a mile west of the intersection with Faye Street, southwardly .03 of a mile to a dead end; Erich Road, from a point on Larrymore Road .18 of a mile west of. the intersection with Fsye Street northwardly .06 of a mile to Wainwright Drive and from a point on Larrymore Road .21 of a mile west of the intersection with Faye Street southwardly .03 of a mile to a dead end. These roads serve 31 houses. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. Plat recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 13, on December 6, 1965. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance wi ~' ' ~ ~made report in writing'u~on his eva~ ....... th u~rectlons from this Board ; ' ' ~ubd' ' .-~ ,,,~i~olon o~' ~wayne Lane and Winslow Road in t ~wayne Park, oect~on 2, S lvls~on, in Midlothia~ ~ ...... ~ ...... he that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be .... ,~z~rla± ~s~rict, which show~ established as public roads. : Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of ~r,R~artin. it is res Lane and '4inslow Road in Dwayne p ...... . o!ved that Dwayne ark, section 2, Mzdloth~an District, be, and t~ey hereby are established as public roads. And be it further resolved, t~at the Virginia Department of Highways be ond it hereby is requested to take into the Seconcb,~ry Road System, Dwayne Lane, from the western end of maintenance onRt.8?7 westwardly, .12 of a mile to the intersection of Winslow Road; Winslow Road, from a point on Dwayne Road .31 of a mile west of its intersection with ~(t..6?~ northwardly .(1,3 of a mile to a cul-de-sac, thence from same point on Dwayne Lane southwardly 03 of a mile to a cul-de-sac. These roa'Js serve 5 houses. ' ~e~dar°~mletntfo~thH~r~ resolye~d ,_. that ?he Board of Supervisors guarantees to e Virginia gnways ~O-~'~ rights of wa fo th~ Plat Book 14, Page 83, on August 5, 1965. y r these ro~s. Plat recorded in On motion, the meeting is adjourned at ?:45 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on August 10,1966.